Letter of Complaint
October 30, 2008
Dear who may it concern,
I’m a currently an enrolled senior student here at Greater Lowell Technical High School. I’m not one with a background of a discipline record of any kind. I’m here to express my freedom of speech, my rights, and personal belief. Thank you in advanced for your time.
On October 30, 2008 I was handed a check from my mother who had agreed graciously to pay for my senior dues, at the total sum of $95.00. When I was handed the check, I was told give it to the proper authorities as soon as possible. When I explained that I could not hand the check over until the end of the school day, she was dumfounded.
With such a strict discipline policy on electronic devices she would have imagined a more sensible way to handle this situation. With the faculty having the knowledge of student body theft rate, with Ipods and other valuables. She and I cannot see the reason to have students walking around with hundred dollar checks in our pockets, backpacks, and ECT.
So as she pleased, I attempted to hand over my check to correct authority. I know this was not looked very high upon and there was a proper far warning there where to be no payments of senior dues, until 2 o’clock. But with the check being property of my mother, and the money not being mine, I at least had to attempt to hand this check in.
With the though of having a faculty who where understanding and reasonable, I went along with this plan. I was early for my history course; this seemed like a very suitable time to hand over this check. With the classroom being right next-door, and the second bell still at a wait it seemed very logical.
On my attempt I polity knocked at the door, knowing there where no students inside, I was welcomed to enter. When I tried to explain my reasoning, I was completely scolded at. With my attempt of being polite, proper, and use of manners I had nothing but the expectations of this being given in return. This was not the case in this event. When I tried to give an insight on my situation I was rudely talked down to. I have never felt so disrespected, insignificant, and attacked by another being in my life.
A simple polite reply would have been more appropriate. Respect is one of the schools policies. Age or power does not exempt anyone from the fact that, respect is a one-way street, which can only be met in the middle.
I was rudely told to come back at the first bell of 11th period. When this time accrued I was very hesitant. I was trying to contemplate if there was someone else I could contact and give this money to. With this being the senior class advisor, and her specifically informing me to come back at this time, I convinced myself it would be fine. I was mistaken.
Being unable to stay after, I came back to visit the senior advisor when directed to. Never the less being scolded before words came out of my mouth, or actions being done. I then was forced to wait at the entrance of the door. She had been informed I had to take the bus home, but yet she sat at her desk correcting tests. Completely ignoring the fact I was waiting there. Forcing me to leave to catch my bus, with just seconds to spare.
I’m not writing this letter expecting any type of change, to get anyone into trouble, or to be a rebel without a cause. I simply want to stand up for my fellow students and myself. Who were all waiting to have this “appointment” to pay our senior dues, we felt as if we were not treated with the respect we deserved as students or as young adults.
Many of us knowing friends who have gone and interrupted her in middle of her class, who have came in and out of her room with nothing but, smiles and feeling welcomed. Favoritism is not a quality looked very high upon in a school atmosphere.
This letter isn’t an attack to any-one person. Names have been excluded for privacy, and respect. This letter was a form of freedom of expression, and a therapeutic, mature and conservative approach to saying how one feels or felt.
Thus meaning: People will adapt any behavior they feel, or know they can get away with. Based on, age, career, law, status, money or even size. Basically abusing the quality or authority they have over another.
This was a great example when a student went to consult with a teacher. Without a necessary reason the teacher with the “higher status” came with a rebound, a rebound of disrespect. The individual student did not trigger this, but it was a behavior this teacher knew she could do. Knowing herself if the student where to get defensive or stand up for themselves she could just as easily send them down to the office. Abusing the authority given to her. Not thinking too much of her actions, because in the end it’s her word over the student, a no brainier scenario.
This is an effective example of my theory, that…
“Humans will always adapt to the behavior they know they can get away with”
Thank you for taking the time to be consumed by the words of a student, proving there is hope of this theory not to be true about you. If the theory does apply, this does not make you a bad person in anyway. It most likely means there’s some possible, thinking, soul searching, or thoughts you may need to ponder. Use the old phrase “Walk a day in my shoes....” by Mark Sterber to live through your life. Words have more impact than action at times. Don’t let yours break someone down, or heat him or her up. Your choice of words or actions can be the positive or negative effect you have on how a person remembers you for the rest of there lives.
Sincerely,
A student with a voice,
Joshua Tremblay
October 30, 2008
Dear who may it concern,
I’m a currently an enrolled senior student here at Greater Lowell Technical High School. I’m not one with a background of a discipline record of any kind. I’m here to express my freedom of speech, my rights, and personal belief. Thank you in advanced for your time.
On October 30, 2008 I was handed a check from my mother who had agreed graciously to pay for my senior dues, at the total sum of $95.00. When I was handed the check, I was told give it to the proper authorities as soon as possible. When I explained that I could not hand the check over until the end of the school day, she was dumfounded.
With such a strict discipline policy on electronic devices she would have imagined a more sensible way to handle this situation. With the faculty having the knowledge of student body theft rate, with Ipods and other valuables. She and I cannot see the reason to have students walking around with hundred dollar checks in our pockets, backpacks, and ECT.
So as she pleased, I attempted to hand over my check to correct authority. I know this was not looked very high upon and there was a proper far warning there where to be no payments of senior dues, until 2 o’clock. But with the check being property of my mother, and the money not being mine, I at least had to attempt to hand this check in.
With the though of having a faculty who where understanding and reasonable, I went along with this plan. I was early for my history course; this seemed like a very suitable time to hand over this check. With the classroom being right next-door, and the second bell still at a wait it seemed very logical.
On my attempt I polity knocked at the door, knowing there where no students inside, I was welcomed to enter. When I tried to explain my reasoning, I was completely scolded at. With my attempt of being polite, proper, and use of manners I had nothing but the expectations of this being given in return. This was not the case in this event. When I tried to give an insight on my situation I was rudely talked down to. I have never felt so disrespected, insignificant, and attacked by another being in my life.
A simple polite reply would have been more appropriate. Respect is one of the schools policies. Age or power does not exempt anyone from the fact that, respect is a one-way street, which can only be met in the middle.
I was rudely told to come back at the first bell of 11th period. When this time accrued I was very hesitant. I was trying to contemplate if there was someone else I could contact and give this money to. With this being the senior class advisor, and her specifically informing me to come back at this time, I convinced myself it would be fine. I was mistaken.
Being unable to stay after, I came back to visit the senior advisor when directed to. Never the less being scolded before words came out of my mouth, or actions being done. I then was forced to wait at the entrance of the door. She had been informed I had to take the bus home, but yet she sat at her desk correcting tests. Completely ignoring the fact I was waiting there. Forcing me to leave to catch my bus, with just seconds to spare.
I’m not writing this letter expecting any type of change, to get anyone into trouble, or to be a rebel without a cause. I simply want to stand up for my fellow students and myself. Who were all waiting to have this “appointment” to pay our senior dues, we felt as if we were not treated with the respect we deserved as students or as young adults.
Many of us knowing friends who have gone and interrupted her in middle of her class, who have came in and out of her room with nothing but, smiles and feeling welcomed. Favoritism is not a quality looked very high upon in a school atmosphere.
This letter isn’t an attack to any-one person. Names have been excluded for privacy, and respect. This letter was a form of freedom of expression, and a therapeutic, mature and conservative approach to saying how one feels or felt.
I have a theory that,
“Humans will always adapt to the behavior they know they can get away with”
“Humans will always adapt to the behavior they know they can get away with”
Thus meaning: People will adapt any behavior they feel, or know they can get away with. Based on, age, career, law, status, money or even size. Basically abusing the quality or authority they have over another.
This was a great example when a student went to consult with a teacher. Without a necessary reason the teacher with the “higher status” came with a rebound, a rebound of disrespect. The individual student did not trigger this, but it was a behavior this teacher knew she could do. Knowing herself if the student where to get defensive or stand up for themselves she could just as easily send them down to the office. Abusing the authority given to her. Not thinking too much of her actions, because in the end it’s her word over the student, a no brainier scenario.
This is an effective example of my theory, that…
“Humans will always adapt to the behavior they know they can get away with”
Thank you for taking the time to be consumed by the words of a student, proving there is hope of this theory not to be true about you. If the theory does apply, this does not make you a bad person in anyway. It most likely means there’s some possible, thinking, soul searching, or thoughts you may need to ponder. Use the old phrase “Walk a day in my shoes....” by Mark Sterber to live through your life. Words have more impact than action at times. Don’t let yours break someone down, or heat him or her up. Your choice of words or actions can be the positive or negative effect you have on how a person remembers you for the rest of there lives.
“First impressions are unforgettable, take the time, and word yours right.”
- Joshua Tremblay
- Joshua Tremblay
Sincerely,
A student with a voice,
Joshua Tremblay
